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G444 PNU

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG444 PNU
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,246 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 64,241 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 89% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 59,541 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisey

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,140 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 59,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 56,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,485 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,622 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,603 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres pairished155r12c

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various body and chassie areas coroded

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 51,594 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres pairished155r12c

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various body and chassie areas coroded

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,478 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,478 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

age cracks on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 45,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2007 45,203 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 45,199 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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G444 PNU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G444 PNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G444 PNU is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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